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Resources

The MacDowell Montessori Library Media Center is home to an extensive collection of materials and electronic resources. In addition to computers in every classroom, students have access to a fully-networked computer lab with current software programs that supplement regular classroom activities.

Technology is integrated into the MacDowell curriculum, ensuring that students are prepared to succeed in a globally-connected world. At an early age, students are instructed in technology using SMART Boards and Mimeo Interactive technology. These resources combine the classic whiteboard with digital projection and a computer, creating an interactive system of learning for students. As students develop their knowledge of technology, online researching skills are introduced and software applications allow students to reinforce key concepts, practice math calculations, build reading abilities and apply keyboarding skills.

MacDowell students are encouraged to explore educational sites on the Internet while being responsible Web surfers. The MacDowell staff educates students on Internet safety, recognizing that online safety is a crucial element of technological education.

Some of our favorite educational sites are listed below. Students are encouraged to explore these educational sites in our computer lab or at home with their families.

Research

All Subjects

Reading and Writing Links

Mathematics Links

Social Studies Links

General Sciences Links

Biology

Chemistry

Earth Science

Physics

Art Links

Physical Education Links

Music Links

Health Links

Technology Links

Research
MPS Virtual Library
Badgerlink
Central Intelligence Agency
CNN
Internet Public Library, Teen Division
Internet Public Library, Youth Division
Librarian’s Internet Index
Milwaukee Public Library
Nettrekker
World Book
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All Subjects
Ask Kids
BrainPOP
Discovery Education
Fact Monster
Funbrain
PBS Kids Online
Starfall
Suffolk Web
Think Quest
Websoup
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Reading and Writing links
A Language Arts Web site
Carol Hurst’s Children’s Literature Site
Scholastic’s Web site, The Stacks
The Online Literature Library
Word Central
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Mathematics Links
A+ Math
AAA Math
Cool Math 4 Kids
Math Playground
Professor Freedman’s Math Help
The World of Math Online
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Social Studies Link
50 States
Biography.com
Library of Congress
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
National Park Service, Historical Places
New York Time
PBS
USA Today
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General Science Links
Cool Links
CRAM Science
Discover Science, Technology and the Future
Discovery Channel
National Science Foundation
Science Daily
Science Fair Central
Science Learning Network
Science News
Science News for Kids
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Chemistry
Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Chemistry Division
WebElements: The Periodic Table on the Web
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Earth Science
Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence
Environmental News Network
Geology
National Geographic
National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration
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Physics
A Sightseer’s Guide to Engineering
Eric Weisstein’s World of Physics
NASA
Views of the Solar System
Windows to the Universe
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Art Links
Art Cyclopedia
Art Junction
Inside Art: An Art History Game
WebMuseum: Famous Artworks Exhibition
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Physical Education Links
Kidnetic
PE Central
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Music Links
Beginning Band
Creating Music
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Health Links
Human Anatomy Online
Human Body Web Resources
Kids’ Health
National Institutes of Health
Teens Health
The Healthy Refrigerator
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
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Technology Links
EdTech Tips of the Week
Techtorials Archive
Webopedia
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